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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.05, 1,316.10 and 901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.05, 1,316.10 and 901.28 is: 1,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.05 : 1,316.10 = 901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.05/1,316.10 = 901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.05x = 1,316.10 × 901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.05x = 1,186,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,174.61/953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.62

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